Igniting Raptor engines in space shows that the Starship can perform the necessary manoeuvres needed to return to Earth.

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SpaceX successfully launched its sixth test flight of Starship on Tuesday from Starbase, Texas.

Nov. 19 (UPI) -- SpaceX launched its sixth test flight of its massive Starship under clear skies late Tuesday from South Texas on a mission to evaluate critical upgrades following a successful fifth flight, as the goal of another Super Heavy booster "catch and reuse" was scrapped due to unfavorable conditions.

SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully completed its sixth launch today. Not only did it carry the first-ever payload but it also briefly re-lit one of its six Raptor engines about 38 minutes into flight, a crucial milestone for future space missions. Space Magazine reports: SpaceX landed Starship's...

Nov. 18 (UPI) -- SpaceX is scheduled to launch its sixth uncrewed test flight of Starship on Tuesday to expand the massive 400-foot rocket's booster capabilities and bring its "catch and reuse" launch system online, following last month's historic booster grab.

Yes, the heat shield has been tweaked. But there's also a banana for scale